Depicts the emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo dividing the date, the denomination below, and the country name in French above.

The national emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has changed several times since 1997. The current one was introduced in 2006 and depicts a leopard head, surrounded by an elephant tusk to the left and a spear to the right. Below are the three words which make up the national motto: Justice, Paix, Travail (Justice, Peace, Work in French). This emblem symbolized the strength and unity of the nation, with the leopard representing power and the spear and tusk symbolizing the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Congo. It was adopted on 18 February 2006 by President Joseph Kabila.

Depicts two ostriches, one facing and the other sticking her head in the ground across a vast grassy plain, with mountains and trees in the background, the sun in the sky, and the series title above alongside the rim.

Ostriches do not actually stick their heads in the sand. This is a myth, likely originating from their behavior of lowering their heads close to the ground. When threatened, ostriches may lie flat on the ground with their necks outstretched, blending into their surroundings to avoid detection. From a distance, this can create the illusion that their heads are buried.

Additionally, ostriches dig shallow holes in the ground to lay their eggs, and they periodically lower their heads to turn the eggs, which might also contribute to the misconception. In reality, ostriches rely on their speed and powerful legs to escape predators rather than hiding their heads.